The two stars of The Three Musketeers, are Douglas Fairbanks and the movie sets. Douglas Fairbanks, brings D’Artagnan to life, in this silent version of the book. He does terrific stunts, and is excellent in the swordplay throughout the movie. The movie’s sets loom large, especially Louis XIII’s castle. Even King Louis, (Adolphe Menjou), seems […]

Rudy is the true story of Daniel (Rudy) Ruettiger, (Sean Astin). He attended Notre Dame university in the the seventies. It isn’t just a story about a normal student. It is a story Hollywood loves. Rudy is a little guy, who loves Notre Dame football. He wants nothing more than to play for his beloved

John Ford earned respect, by making movies like The Informer. It is a very strong drama set in Ireland, during the rebellion of 1922. The movie shows the harsh conditions of the people under British occupation. It also brings out how little life can mean, when it comes to money. The main character is Gypo

Who is responsible for James Stewart becoming a great actor? He worked with Alfred Hitchcock, who is considered by many to be a great director. Stewart was given in these films, (four), opportunities to play various personalities. They ranged from influential college professor to a detective, with a fear of heights. The master of suspense,

John Ford was born with a camera in his hand. This could be what a person viewing Drums Along the Mohawk, might think. He was able to show various degrees of human emotion in this movie. The action scenes are very well done. He captures Henry Fonda’s sense of urgency, as well as his state

Cary Grant got his start in comedic roles. In Gunga Din he plays Sgt. Archibald Cutter. He is playing comedy through half the film. He is doing this with Victor Mclaglen, (Sgt.MacChesney) and Douglas Fairbanks Sr. (Sgt. Thomas Ballantine). They are all part of a British regiment stationed in India. Some of the comic scenes

There are many actors who are typecast. It requires a lot of work to get rid of that thinking by the public and casting directors. It was a major reason why Boris Karloff left his role as the Frankenstein monster. He was able to get work in Hollywood after this move. He still played in

She was known by a few names, Joan of Paris and Joan of Arc. Her most famous is Saint Joan. She is a heroine in France. The Catholic Church made her a saint, 400 years after her martyrdom. It would be an effort for anyone to present on film, a saint’s life. The Passion of

Robert Mitchum is an actor who did everything. He was in almost every film genre. He fits very comfortably in a western. Blood on the Moon is tailored for him. He plays Jim Garry, a gunman, looking for work. He finds it as an enforcer, for a rancher John Lufton, (Tom Tully). He found employment

Family and friends get together every year for Christmas. Many will watch their favorite Christmas movies. This will include It’s A Wonderful Life, A Christmas Carol, Miracle on 34th St. and White Christmas. There is no dispute, that they make everyone feel good. It’s a Wonderful Life, has become an institution. Everyone enjoys Bing Crosby